(Houston'S) Spinach Dip

• 20 ounces frozen spinach thawed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced fresh
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup pecorino romano cheese fresh grated
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
• 12 ounces artichoke hearts jar or can of, drained, coarsely chopped

1. Strain spinach and squeeze through a cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible.
2. In heavy saucepan over medium heat, saute garlic and onions in butter until golden, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly whisk in cream and stock and continue cooking until boiling.
4. Once boiling, stir in lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and Romano cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in sour cream, then fold in dry spinach and artichoke hearts.
7. Pour in large ovenproof/microwave proof dish. Or smaller ramekins (as shown.) Sprinkle cheddar evenly on top.
8. Heat in microwave or bake in oven until cheese on top is melted.
9. Serve hot with tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa for dipping.

frozen spinach, butter, garlic, onion, flour, heavy cream, chicken stock, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, pecorino romano cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, hearts

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/_Houston_s_-Spinach-Dip-1643733 (may not work)